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howies is a clothing company based in Cardigan Bay, Wales. The company was founded by Clare and David Hieatt in 1995 and produces eco-friendly T-shirts, jeans and sportswear, and aims to have ethically correct practices.[1][2] howies often use natural fabrics as alternatives to petrochemical-derived modern fabrics. Examples include Organic Cotton, Merino Wool and recycled cotton.[3][4] howies T-shirts often have images or slogans with political or environmental themes.[4]

[edit] History

  • howies was founded by Clare and David Hieatt in 1995. The name "howies" is derived from Clare's maiden name of "Howells".[5][3]
  • In 2001 the company relocated from London to Wales.[6][7] The company's first proper mail order catalogue is produced.[7]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Daring to be different in a brand new way, The Guardian, 2004-05-29 Accessed on August 24, 2007.
  2. ^ howies mixes fun with ecology, Financial Times, 2006-03-10 Accessed on August 29, 2007.
  3. ^ a b "Feature.003 HOWIES", "STEAL-LIFE", January 2005. Accessed on August 23, 2007.
  4. ^ a b Howies Interview, Issue 18, Single Track Magazine, 2004-12-15. Accessed on August 23, 2007.
  5. ^ [http://www.wda.co.uk/index.cfm/opportunities_for_people/llwybro_routes/casestudies/mid_wales/howies/en11755 howies - now more than just an escape route, Llwybro-Routes, Welsh Assembly Government’s Department of Enterprise, Innovation and Networks
  6. ^ a b Timberland buys 'green' company, BBC News Online, 2007-02-13 Accessed on August 24, 2007.
  7. ^ a b Howies, Our History, Accessed on August 23, 2007.
  8. ^ Timberland buys Howies, Inteletex, 2006-12-05 Accessed on August 24, 2007.

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